FUNDAMENTALS OF METAL CASTING
FUNDAMENTALS OF METAL CASTING
FUNDAMENTALS OF METAL CASTING
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Gating System<br />
Channel through which molten metal flows into cavity<br />
from outside of mold<br />
•Consists of a downsprue, through which metal enters<br />
a runner leading to the main cavity<br />
•At top of downsprue, a pouring cup is often used to<br />
minimize splash and turbulence as the metal flows<br />
into downsprue<br />
©2002 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. M. P. Groover, “Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing 2/e”